This tip sheet maps each type of HMRF performance data in the PPR to relevant nFORM 2.0 tools.
This page includes information and tools to support you in using nFORM 2.0. If you need additional help after reviewing these resources, you may request technical assistance by submitting a ticket in nFORM 2.0 to the nFORM help desk.
Please contact your grantee organization's site administrator(s) for help with log in issues including locked accounts and resetting passwords. Site administrators should leave a voice mail for Mathematica at 844-619-6841 if they are also unable to log into nFORM.
The CQI Resources page includes more information on using nFORM 2.0 and other data for program improvement
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Detailed Instructions
- This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using nFORM. nFORM 2.0 User Manual
- This manual describes best practices for collecting data with nFORM. Performance Measures and Data Collection Logistics Manual
- This is a PDF of privacy information to provide to clients. View Privacy Statement
Data Dictionary
- This document provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM. View Data Dictionary
Training Video
- This training video describes best practices to follow to keep data secure. Keeping Data Secure
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- Jun 2025
This tip sheet provides detailed steps for accessing and saving the template and tips on how to complete the progress narrative each quarter.
Jun 2025The data dictionary provides the record layout for the data fields that are included in the data export from nFORM.
Jun 2025This template displays the nFORM 2.0 data export layout, and includes sample data and tips on how to use the nFORM 2.0 data export. Grantees may use this resource as a reference for using nFORM 2.0 data for program operations, monitoring, and improvement. This resource also includes which tabs of the data dictionary to reference when reviewing the data.
Jun 2025This tip sheet provides detailed steps on how program staff can use nFORM tools to monitor and address potential data quality issues.
May 2025The nFORM and CQI team host a panel discussion with guest speakers from Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara and University of Miami.
May 2025The nFORM team continues their review of the progress narratives, including guidance on how to navigate Section B-02 and beyond of the Performance Narrative.
Apr 2025The nFORM team reviews recent updates to nFORM and provides an overview of the progress narratives, including guidance on how to navigate Section B-01 of the Performance Narrative.
Mar 2025These are PDFs of the RF QPR and PPR quantitative data templates and Word versions of the progress narrative templates. Once completed, the narrative Word template must be converted to a PDF by clicking “File”, then “Save As”, then selecting “PDF” from the drop-down menu of available file formats. Only PDF versions of the completed progress narrative can be uploaded into Grant Solutions. When accessing the Word narrative templates, download and save the file to your computer with the reporting date included. For example, if you are submitting the Grant Year 4 PPR, it is recommended to save the file with "10.30.2024" in the file name.
Feb 2025These are PDFs of the HM QPR and PPR quantitative data templates and Word versions of the progress narrative templates. Once completed, the narrative Word template must be converted to a PDF by clicking “File”, then “Save As”, then selecting “PDF” from the drop-down menu of available file formats. Only PDF versions of the completed progress narrative can be uploaded into Grant Solutions. When accessing the Word narrative templates, download and save the file to your computer with the reporting date included. For example, if you are submitting the Grant Year 4 PPR, it is recommended to save the file with "10.30.2024" in the file name.
Feb 2025